2004 Buick Terraza vs. 2009 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Buick Terraza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Buick Terraza would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (368 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2004 Buick Terraza. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Terraza weights approximately 160 kg more than 2009 Dodge Charger.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Dodge Charger (536 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Terraza. (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Terraza | 2009 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Terraza | Charger |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 368 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 536 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2120 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 72 L |
